Julie Fedorchak | |
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Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission | |
Assumed office December 31, 2012 | |
Governor |
Jack Dalrymple Doug Burgum |
Preceded by | Kevin Cramer |
Personal details | |
Born | Julie Ann Liffrig
[1] Williston, North Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Michael Fedorchak |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of North Dakota ( BA) |
Website | julie4nd.com |
Julie Fedorchak (née Liffrig) is an American politician who is a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission and a candidate for the United States Congress. [2] She was appointed to the commission by Governor Jack Dalrymple in December 2012 [3] and easily won reelection to that position three times: to a two-year term in 2014, to a six-year term in 2016, and to another six-year term in 2022. [4] [5]
Fedorchak was born in Williston, North Dakota as the youngest of 8 to parents Duane and Doris Liffrig. Duane previously serving as Highway Commissioner to former Governor of North Dakota Allen Olson. [6]
Fedorchak graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. [7] She later served as communications director for Governor Ed Schafer before becoming a columnist for the Bismarck Tribune and doing numerous other media work. [8]
Fedorchak has also served on numerous boards. [9]
In December 2012, Governor Jack Dalrymple appointed Fedorchak to the North Dakota Public Service Commission after a seat opened. She later won an election to hold the seat in 2014. [10] Shortly after being fully elected to the commission, Fedorchak was also swiftly elected to chair the commission for a two year term. [11]
Fedorchak was later re-elected in 2016 and in 2022 by wide margins. [12]
Fedorchak has overseen and assisted the commission in numerous projects and investments while also offering transparent information. [13]
In February of 2024, Fedorchak announced her entry into the race for North Dakota's open US House seat. [14] [15]
Fedorchak cited things like Abortion, Energy, and Agriculture as issues she’d focus on. [16] She faced former state Representative Rick Becker, farmer Alex Balazs, activist Sharlet Mohr, and Miss America 2018 Cara Mund for the Republican nomination. [17] [18] [19]
Fedorchak received the most state level endorsements of any candidate in the race, including over 50 legislators, U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, and former President Donald Trump. [20] [21]
During the NDGOP endorsement convention, candidate Rick Becker encouraged his supporters to write in spoiler ballots to prevent an endorsement from going through. [22] [23] After 2 failed ballots, Fedorchak withdrew from the endorsement to allow the convention to continue, giving Alex Balazs the endorsment. [24]
On the June 11 primary, Fedorchak won the Republican nomination with 46% of the vote. [25] She will face Democrat Trygve Hammer in the general election. [26]
Shortly after the primary, Fedorchak’s campaign filed an FEC complaint regarding election interference after a mass of texts and emails were sent falsely stating she had dropped out of the race on the day of the election. [27] [28] [29]
Fedorchak has had 3 kids with her husband, Michael Fedorchak. She enjoys being active, reading, and traveling in her free time. [30]
Fedorchak’s father, Duane, suffers from Alzheimers. [31]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 156,596 | 65.99 | |
Democratic–NPL | Tyler Axness | 80,319 | 33.84 | |
Write-in | 401 | 0.17 | ||
Total votes | 237,316 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 218,961 | 68.76 | |
Democratic–NPL | Marlo Hunte-Beaubrun | 72,028 | 22.62 | |
Libertarian | Thomas Skadeland | 26,913 | 8.45 | |
Write-in | 563 | 0.18 | ||
Total votes | 318,465 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 165,183 | 71.3 | |
Democratic | Melanie Moniz | 66,196 | 28.57 | |
Write-in | 311 | 0.13 | ||
Total votes | 231,690 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Julie Fedorchak | 43,137 | 45.90 | |
Republican | Rick Becker | 27,771 | 29.57 | |
Republican | Cara Mund | 18,343 | 19.53 | |
Republican | Alexander C. Balazs | 3,758 | 4.00 | |
Republican | Sharlet Mohr | 795 | 0.35 | |
Write-in | 109 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 93,913 | 100.00 |